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Students Face Felony Narcotics Charges

September 29, 2004 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol arrested a number of people in a single incident this past weekend on narcotics related charges.
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PAC/GPAC Kicks Off Year Tonight

September 29, 2004 by

Tonight, residents of Isla Vista will have the first of many opportunities to give input on several community issues. The Project Area Committee and General Plan Advisory Committee (PAC/GPAC) will mee...
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Frat Fire Prevention Failings May Bring the House Down

September 28, 2004 by

Several Isla Vista fraternity houses do not meet state fire code standards, according to local fire department officials, who say the fraternities must bring their houses into compliance or face evict...
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Locals Rally for Community Center

September 28, 2004 by

Isla Vista residents gathered at the site of a proposed new community center in Estero Park to kick off the campaign supporting a ballot measure that will decide the project's fate later this year.
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A.S. Runs Low on Funds for Organizations

September 28, 2004 by

Student groups might not be able to rely on Associated Students for financial help as much this year as last because of significant reductions in available funds.
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Eco-Tour, Modified Bus Pass on Gas

September 28, 2004 by

Powered by cooking oil, a bus dubbed the "Santa Maria" docked at Isla Vista's Little Acorn Park yesterday afternoon, making UCSB the latest stop on its Southern California tour intended to promote the...
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County Wants Blufftop Residents Out This Week

September 27, 2004 by

The weekend brought with it no good news for residents of the five Del Playa Drive properties earmarked for eviction this week.
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Evictions Recall Earlier Efforts to Explain, Control Cliff Erosion

September 27, 2004 by

Del Playa Drive's erosion-plagued cliffs have been receding as quickly as 15 inches per year from natural and man-made causes, according to geological studies and environmental documents dating back t...
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IVFP Cracks Down for ‘Fall Offensive’

September 27, 2004 by

Between arrests, citations, keg tracking and investigating burglaries, Isla Vista Foot Patrol officers were busy Friday and Saturday nights as students and partygoers returned to Del Playa Drive for t...
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Queers Show Pride in De La Guerra Plaza

September 27, 2004 by

This weekend, the 14th Annual Santa Barbara Pride Festival drew members from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities to mingle, listen to music and support local gay-owned busine...
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UC Hopefuls To Face Tougher GPA Standards

September 24, 2004 by

Despite widespread opposition, the UC Regents approved a raise in the minimum eligibility requirements for applying to a UC school from a 2.8 to 3.0 GPA.
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I.V. Parking Plan Hits Speedbump

September 24, 2004 by

The Santa Barbara Surfrider Foundation filed an appeal Thursday against the proposed Isla Vista parking plan, a move that will significantly delay the plan's implementation.
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Regents Approve Plan for Future Goleta Housing

September 24, 2004 by

Two university housing projects may bring almost 400 faculty and family student homes to UCSB following approval by the California Coastal Commission.
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Extended Mentor Program Caters to All Undergrads

September 24, 2004 by

Students attempting to navigate the overwhelming web of campus resources now have help, thanks to the newly expanded student mentor program run by the Office of Student Life.
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Police Target I.V. Alcohol Providers

September 23, 2004 by

Aided by $150,000 in state grants, the Isla Vista Foot Patrol is stepping up its enforcement of alcohol laws and going after I.V. residents who hold keg parties where minors are drinking beer.
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